{"id":472,"date":"2023-11-10T00:12:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T00:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=472"},"modified":"2024-01-03T00:13:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:13:45","slug":"facts-about-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/facts-about-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"I Want a Prettier Smile; What Should I Know Before Getting Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A beautiful smile can be a wonderful asset in both the social and professional worlds. People who smile frequently are seen as more friendly, confident, and approachable, which is a huge advantage whether you\u2019re making friends, closing a sale, giving a presentation, or just making other people feel comfortable. If you\u2019re not smiling as much as you\u2019d like to because you\u2019re afraid of showing your teeth, you might be interested in transforming your teeth with porcelain veneers<\/a>. Here\u2019s a brief guide to what anyone curious about getting porcelain veneers should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers Are a Permanent Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers are thin shells designed to fit over the faces of teeth to cover up extensive flaws like chips, cracks, stains, and gaps, and in some cases, they can realign a patient\u2019s smile without orthodontic treatment. To make room for the veneers, your dentist will remove a tiny amount of enamel from your teeth. This means that teeth that have received veneers will need to wear them for life. While veneers can last for more than twenty years with excellent care, they will eventually need to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How White Is Too White?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult human teeth are naturally a shade of yellowish white, but some patients, thinking that they want teeth that are as white as possible, want veneers that are an unnaturally bright white color. While this might suit some people\u2019s idea of their ideal image, flawless white is not a believable tooth color and it can make it clear that a patient is wearing veneers. Depending on your tastes, it\u2019s probably better to stick to a more natural color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers Only Require the Same Care as Natural Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers can last for up to twenty years with excellent care, but they will need replacement eventually. You can keep your veneers looking great by taking care of them in ways such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n